She said almost 50,000 defects have been reported in the last three months alone. Infrastructure Minister to answer Urgent Question tabled by the DUP on potholes at 2.45pm this afternoon. “The sheer volume of reported pothole-related incidents highlights the short-term nature of many repairs happening across the country. Drivers need safe roads they can rely on,” he said. “I am committed to doing all that I can, and working with my officials to see how we can best respond, and maximise.”

Source: The Herald February 03, 2026 21:52 UTC